US Bridges

SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.6 M W JCT SR 20 & SR 67 · Structure no. 006593

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,430 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,251 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20
CrossesBakers Creek Relief
Location0.6 M W JCT SR 20 & SR 67
RouteState Highway 20
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61986, -87.03886
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,430 (2024)
Projected traffic34,251 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief carry?

About 25,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Bakers Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.